SESSION I | The Art of Business Are the arts like any other business or are there special considerations in managing a performing arts organization? Over the past number of years, every region of the globe has experienced paradigm shifts. Together we will explore some of the most innovative models of today.

SESSION II | In for a Penny, in for a PoundAccountability. What used to be a buzz word is now the standard in today’s world. Whether revenue comes from a ticket sale, donor, sponsor or government funder, we are engaging with a stakeholder who has an expectation regarding their investment. In a sector where much of the gain is ephemeral, how do we measure and communicate our successes (and failures)? We will speak with a variety of distinct funding organizations to explore the concept of accountability and how it relates to our own strategies.

The ISPA Pitch Session provides delegates the opportunity to become involved in commissioning and/or presenting new works before they fully enter the international marketplace. Interested in pitching a new project to performing arts industry professionals? Learn more about Pitch New Works.

12:00

PROEX | Professional Exchange

Join us in a relaxed, informal, and intimate environment for casual networking, establishing new contacts, and maintaining existing relationships. Delegates registered for a Full Pass or a Day Pass for Wednesday, January 15 may reserve a complimentary table-top space (approximately 3' X 3' (1m X 1m)) with power supply to showcase their organization or artists (subject to availability and limit one per organization).

13:00

Lunch

14:15

PERFORMANCE

14:30

REGIONAL UPDATE | Morocco

14:35

SESSION III | Beyond the Classroom: Arts Education As Social Enterprise Arts as a tool of diplomacy, art therapy, arts education…are the arts effective vehicles for these purposes or is it window dressing to justify an investment? With a focus on public education and the arts, we will focus on two very different and unique projects that strive to develop and educate the participants.

SESSION IV | New Tools for a New WorldCarrots instead of tickets? Does Google Glass have application for the arts? Find out the answers to these and other questions in ISPA’s first PechaKucha style panel. Presenters will get 10 minutes to share their new exciting tools and discoveries in 2013 with the ISPA delegation. Join us as we take a quick tour of some of the latest tools that may help us navigate this new economy.

SESSION V | Culture Spaces: The Issues of EngagementWhile cultural districts are not a new phenomenon, they are being developed and/or refurbished at an unprecedented rate. From Hong Kong to Brooklyn to Abu Dhabi, these districts are an increasingly important catalyst for civic engagement. Join some of the top thought leaders in the development of cultural districts as we examine recent trends and their impact on our communities at large.

SESSION VI | Re-thinking Creative PartnershipsCross-discipline, cross-sector and cross-regional collaborations are now the norm rather than the exception. In this session we will examine some of the most interesting and fruitful partnerships that have been developed in this new economy.